Tag: government

Pertinent poser

The query is decades old, but has remained unanswered by the government ~ possibly because it boils down to administrative efficiency versus political grandstanding. Now the issue is being examined afresh by the apex court ~ should electoral law be amended to prevent a candidate from contesting more than one parliamentary or assembly seat in …

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April 7, 2018

No brownie points

The government should seek no credit for rescinding a controversial order putting a limit of Rs 10,000 a month on the education allowance paid to the children of soldiers killed or severely disabled in action, and reverting to the earlier system when no such “cap” was prescribed. On the contrary, it should be deemed a …

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March 24, 2018

Government failed to fulfil people’s aspirations: VHP Chief Togadia

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Pravin Togadia on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making U-turns on promises made ahead of the May 2014 Lok Sabha polls, including construction of the Ram temple at Ayodhya, and said his government had failed to meet people’s aspirations in four years. In a four-page letter to the …

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March 14, 2018

Probe into non-Sikkimese appointments in government jobs sought

The Sikkim Subject Committee has demanded an inquiry into the alleged recruitment of “non-locals” in various government departments in the state. Stressing on how the last such inquiry was conducted in 1984, SSC vice-convener Nawin Kiran Pradhan has asserted they would this time around take “legal, political and social recourse,” if the state government failed …

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March 9, 2018

Govt likely to get `10K cr dividend from RBI

In order to provide the necessary push to public sector banks for recapitalisation and maintain the fiscal deficit level, the government is likely to receive around Rs 10,000 crore from the Reserve Bank of India as interim dividend by the end of this month. Earlier, the RBI declined requests from the government for any additional …

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March 7, 2018

Land-grab a no-no, Deb tells party workers

Ahead of the rural polls, state tourism minister and MLA of the Dabgram- Fulbari Assembly constituency has warned party workers against being involved in grabbing government land. Mr Deb also made clear that the party would not stand by workers if attempts are made to capture plots of land belonging to individuals. The stern message …

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February 28, 2018

‘Government not supporting entertainment industry’

The government is not supporting the entertainment industry enough despite its high tax contribution, says producer Babubhai Thiba, who is also the treasurer of the Indian Motion Pictures Producers’ Association. On the issues faced by the entertainment industry, Thiba said: “When the government has created a censor board, it is our bad luck that political …

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February 20, 2018

Government nominates two directors to RBI central board

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said that the Centre has nominated two directors to its central board. “… The central government has nominated Prasanna Kumar Mohanty and Dilip S. Shanghvi as directors to the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India for a period upto February 8, 2021 and March 10, …

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February 2, 2018

MEA scraps orange passports; continues last page printing

No separate passport with orange colour jacket will be issued to ECR (Emigration Check Required) passport holders, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, 30 January. The practice of printing of the last page of the passport would continue. A statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said: “After comprehensive discussions with the various …

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January 30, 2018

Govt working to double farmers’ income: President

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said the government has been able to contain inflation and fiscal deficit and will work to double the income of farmers by 2022. In his maiden address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, the President said the country has been able to achieve economic growth despite …

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January 29, 2018

ICAI to carry study on cryptocurrency

In the wake of popularity of virtual currencies or cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, the government has sought Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)’s opinion on the matter. “Ministry of Corporate Affairs has sought our opinion on accounting standards and disclosures of cryptocurrency in financial statements of companies,” Member of Digital Accounting and Assurance Standard Board …

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January 26, 2018

US Senate votes to end government shutdown

The US Senate on Monday voted to advance a three-week funding bill to reopen the federal government after a three-day shutdown. According to The New York Times, Senate Democrats helped advance a stopgap bill after Republicans’ pledge to continue immigration talks. By a vote of 81-18, the Senate agreed to end the debate on a …

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January 23, 2018

Veterans were wrong, but so is the government

A few conflicting reports over the last week have widened the distance between the government and veterans. The recent announcement of the defence minister to not withdraw the cases presently in courts against pensions and disability claims by veterans and war widows has angered the armed forces community, both serving and veterans. Similar has been …

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January 23, 2018

‘Govt may tweak tax slabs, bring standard deduction in Budget 2018’

The government is likely to tweak income tax slabs and rates in Budget 2018-19 to bring down the burden on individuals, while there is unlikely to be any change in the current taxation of dividends, according to a survey by EY. In a pre-budget survey by tax consultant EY, a wide majority of 69 per …

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January 21, 2018

AIADMK to write to EC to disqualify Pondy MLAs ‘holding office of profit’

The AIADMK today said it would seek disqualification of ruling Congress and DMK legislators in Puducherry “for holding office of profit,” in view of the Election Commission’s decision to disqualify 20 AAP MLAs in New Delhi on similar grounds. Addressing reporters here, the party’s legislature wing leader A Anbalagan said the ‘office of profit’ axe …

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January 20, 2018

WB govt plans to fund cultural programs at state-run universities

The West Bengal government plans to fund cultural activities of state-run universities as part of its efforts to keep Bengal’s heritage alive, Education minister Partha Chatterjee has said. This will be a part of the government’s commitment to help the universities run cultural projects in a consistent manner, the minister said, after inaugurating the light …

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January 18, 2018

Govt lowers additional borrowings to Rs 20K cr in FY18

The government on Wednesday lowered the additional borrowing requirement for the current fiscal to Rs 20,000 crore from Rs 50,000 crore estimated earlier. “Government has reassessed additional borrowing requirements taking note of revenue receipts and expenditure pattern. Requirement of additional borrowing being reduced from Rs 50,000 crore as notified earlier to Rs 20,000 crore,” Economic …

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January 17, 2018